37.2313, Books: Literacy Games: Susan Gary Walters, Heidi Cobbey (2026)

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Date: 09-Jul-2026
From: SIL Global [publications at sil.org]
Subject: Literacy Games: Susan Gary Walters, Heidi Cobbey (2026)


Title: Literacy Games
Subtitle: 100 Activities for Classrooms and Communities
Series Title: Publications in Language Use and Education
Publication Year: 2026

Publisher: SIL International Publications
           http://www.sil.org/resources/publications
Book URL: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556715927/

Author(s): Susan Gary Walters, Heidi Cobbey

paperback, in full color; digital EPUB edition, in development

Abstract:

Whether you're supporting literacy in a school, a community center, or
at home, this book is for you. Designed for children and adults alike,
it can be used anywhere from bustling cities to remote villages.
Inside are participatory, low-tech games built from simple materials
you can make or gather locally. Each one includes clear, step-by-step
instructions, creative variations, and tips for adapting to different
group sizes, languages, and scripts. These games are more than just
fun. They are powerful, hands-on tools for building essential literacy
skills through lively, engaging learning.
Literacy Games is a practical resource for teacher trainers, classroom
teachers, and communities supporting literacy in their own languages.
Its adaptable activities also make it a valuable guide for ESL/EFL
teachers, homeschoolers, and educators working in dominant languages.

Linguistic Field(s): General Linguistics
                     Language Acquisition

Written In: English (eng, stan1293)



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